Research Assistant (1) Post – SENIOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROFESSOR OFFICE

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCYApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
SENIOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROFESSOR OFFICE
Post: Research Assistant (1) Post

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with first or Upper Second class.
• Masters is an added advantage.
• Willingness to register for a postgraduate degree or already undertaking a postgraduate degree.

• Research Assistants report to the Principal Investigator:
• Providing support for grant work, consultancies & advisory work and publications.
• Preparing/ developing research proposals, papers, and reports.
• Attending meetings, seminars and conferences related to the research being undertaken.
• Conducting field work through the collection of data from key organizations and conducting interviews with key informants for the research being undertaken.
• Compiling data from the field and analysing and presenting the information.
• Writing and editing research material for publication and presentation.
• Meeting with the lead researcher on a regular basis to maintain ongoing communication.
• Performing other related Responsibilities as required.Skills & Proficiencies
Communication: Should be able to speak and write about their findings clearly, as well as understand assignments and instructions.
Attention to Detail: Should be able to find the right information.
Critical Thinking: Should be able to use decisive reasoning to determine the best course of action in their research.
Technical Skills: Should be able to use computers to research their information, as well as record their findings.
Writing Skills: Should have good writing Skills for the preparation of reports, minutes, and publications
Research Skills: Should be able to utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods & tools.
Planning and scheduling: Should be able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, Requirements, Experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human ResourceThe application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.Closing date for applications is 08 October 2025. Note that only short listed candidates will be communicated to.Click to Apply / View More Information

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